Ala. cyclist on Natchez Trace struck by car, killed

Accident under investigation; no charges filed

11:25 PM,
Apr. 10, 2013

Written by

Ruth Ingram
ringram@clarionledger.com

Law agencies including the FBI are investigating the Tuesday death of an Alabama bicyclist who was struck and killed by a car on Natchez Trace Parkway near the historic Battle of Raymond site.

George Wimberley, 52, of Bay Minette was declared dead at the scene, said Natchez Trace Parkway Chief Ranger Sarah Davis. Wimberley was riding his bicycle on the Parkway near milepost 77 at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a Nissan Versa driven by Norris Edney, 52, of Clinton, Davis said.

The roadway was closed for about four hours as a parkway reconstruction specialist analyzed the scene. ...